Gastroenterology

James H. Stewart, MD, from the Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, undertakes a review of the recent literature on the uses . . . → Read More: Gastroenterology

Emerging Epidemic: Autism, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Allergies, Eczema

In her fascinating and thought provoking book entitled Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS), Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride (UK) closely examines an emerging epidemic: autism, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity and without it (ADHD/ADD), dyspraxia, dyslexia, various behavioral and learning problems, allergies, asthma, and eczema.

Research and vast clinical experience show one factor that . . . → Read More: Emerging Epidemic: Autism, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Allergies, Eczema

The calming power of Chamomile

Feeling stressed? Try chamomile!1 This ‘traditional’ remedy has been around for years, but how much truth is there behind this old wives’ tale?

In an evaluation for Faculty of 1000, Michael Van Ameringen and Beth Patterson draw attention to the first randomized controlled trial of chamomile for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The study, recently . . . → Read More: The calming power of Chamomile

Hypnotherapy for IBS, Clinical Pain, Anxiety, Insomnia, Panic Disorders, Burns, Surgery

Research indicates Hypnotherapeutic intervention has assisted with the relief of a variety of patient symptoms and has shown beneficial client outcomes. In 2000, the Medical Journal of Australia published an article by Pirotta et al which acknowledged wide acceptance of Hypnosis by general practitioners.

Gonsakarole et al conducted research into irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Patients were given . . . → Read More: Hypnotherapy for IBS, Clinical Pain, Anxiety, Insomnia, Panic Disorders, Burns, Surgery